Trainee Solicitor Review
at A&O Shearman
Graduate Scheme
Legal/Law
London
Review Submitted: September 2026
Overall Rating
4.4 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of the Role
3.8/5
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Experience & Company Culture
5/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at A&O Shearman?
Excellent - great training provided
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Legal drafting, contract review and organising and process management.
Most enjoy legal drafting.
Most enjoy legal drafting.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
5/5
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
5/5
How is your work-life balance?
2/5
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
How would you rate A&O Shearman initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
4/5
How would you rate A&O Shearman CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
3/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend A&O Shearman to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Excellent employer, top tier law firm. Excellent training provided.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to A&O Shearman?
Do a vacation scheme.
